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Continued From Page 16 and structural heart problems that require lifelong support . U . S . News & World Report recently recognized Holy Name as a high-performing center for the treatment of heart failure .
An area of rapid expansion is interventional cardiology , utilizing non-surgical , catheter-based procedures to assess and treat blockages of the heart ’ s arteries . Almost all cardiac catheterizations and angioplasty / stent procedures at Holy Name employ the radial artery approach to the heart , through the wrist , which is more comfortable for patients and enables them to recover quicker . Our cardiologists ’ expertise also includes treating structural and congenital heart disease , peripheral vascular disease , and blood clots in the lungs using state-of-the-art non-surgical therapies , includuing EKOSTM and PENUMBRA ® . Our electrophysiologists use cardiac ablation and cardioversion procedures to treat atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias .
Holy Name ’ s cardiac catheterization labs are undergoing extensive renovations equipping them with latest-generation technology and allowing for more flexibility in using them for cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures . Cardiologists at the Holy Name Institute for Clinical Research are evaluating new ways to treat and prevent coronary artery disease , heart failure , and heart attacks .
Patients who are recovering from a cardiac procedure or condition or simply desire to maintain heart health will find comprehensive exercise and lifestyle management programs at Holy Name ’ s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center . Anyone who is experiencing a heart emergency should seek immediate evaluation at Holy Name ’ s Emergency Department .
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital Dinesh K . Singal , MD , FACC , FACP , FSCAI Medical Director , Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Angioplasty is a decades-proven procedure that increases life-sustaining blood flow to the heart when coronary artery disease has blocked the vessels that feed it . Guided by sophisticated imaging , a thin , flexible tube is threaded through the bloodstream to deliver powerful intervention , right at the site of the blockage with small balloons and stents .
Elective angioplasty , along with diagnostic cardiac catheterization , are advanced cardiac care procedures that help reduce chest pain and , in many cases , increase survival rates . Used as a preventive measure , elective angioplasty results in less heart muscle damage , a faster recovery and an improved quality of life .
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital recently performed its 100th elective angioplasty / elective percutaneous coronary intervention ( PCI ) after having become licensed to perform the procedure in December 2021 . Saint Peter ’ s has been successfully performing emergency angioplasty for more than a decade .
St . Joseph ’ s Health Dr . Fayez Shamoon , MD , FACC , FACP , FSCAI Chairman , Department of Cardiology
With a long history of performing advanced and innovative cardiac care , St . Joseph ’ s Health is a leader in
Interventional cardiology , utilizing non-surgical , catheter-based procedures to assess and treat blockages of the heart ’ s arteries , reduces healing time .
Photo : Getty Images / iStockphoto / Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudee the treatment of heart disease . As one of the first in the state to provide cardiothoracic surgery , both in adult and pediatric patients , St . Joseph ’ s is also pioneering several new cardiac techniques and services , including a new Structural Heart Disease Program , designed to address defects in heart valves , walls , or chambers . For years , structural heart diseases were treated with open-heart surgery , but now less invasive approaches ( such as transcatheter valve replacement and percutaneous valve replacement ) are available for patients at a medium to high-risk for open-heart surgery . Other innovative techniques include the MitraClip ™ heart procedure , which is a new , minimally invasive approach designed to fix the mitral valve and restore normal blood flow through the heart . During the procedure , St . Joseph ’ s doctors access the mitral valve with a thin tube ( called a catheter ) that is guided through a vein in your leg to reach your heart . A small implanted clip is then attached to your mitral valve to help it close more completely .
The Valley Hospital Dr . Gerald Sotsky , MD Chair of Cardiac Services for Valley Medical Group , and Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line for The Valley Hospital
The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute at The Valley Hospital offers patients a full scope of cardiac services , advanced treatments , and a world-class team of specialists . Through Valley ’ s alliance with Cleveland Clinic ’ s Heart , Vascular & Thoracic Institute , patients have access to a built-in second opinion as our cardiologists collaborate on complex cases and care plans with providers at Cleveland Clinic .
Our team of specialists ’ advance patient care by introducing the latest technology for patient care . Our cardiovascular imaging program uses a non-invasive imaging technology to evaluate coronary artery disease . This technology uses the latest computed tomography ( CT ) technologies , artificial intelligence ( AI ) algorithms , and expert interpretation .
Additionally , Valley ’ s Structural heart team has improved transcatheter aortic valve replacements procedural efficiency , safety , and clinical outcomes , through the adoption of new technologies , including the Edwards Lifesciences SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA Transcatheter Heart Valve and OpSens Medical SavvyWire ™ .
Our cardiac surgery team is expanding surgical offerings by introducing new procedures , the most recent being the Ross procedure , an advanced surgical technique for aortic valve replacement , particularly in young adults .
To continuously explore innovative approaches to care , new medical therapies , or breakthrough procedural techniques , Valley ’ s cardiologists also participate in numerous groundbreaking research and clinical trials .
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